An imperious Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster quarter-final. The prize for the winner is a meeting with either Carlos Alcaraz or Britain's Jack Draper for a place in the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic will resume his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title when the fourth round of the Australian Open begins on Sunday at Melbourne Park, where defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.

British No 1 Draper was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals today and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the eighth day in Melbourne.

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

Coco Gauff still hasn't lost a match or even at set at the Australian Open, or, actually, this season. She moved into the fourth round at Melbourne Park with a straightforward 6-4, 6-2 victory over 2021 U.

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for tennis history at the Australian Open on Wednesday, where Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will also be in second-round action.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz swept into the third round of the Australian Open in the wake of women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday as the rain returned and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen bowed out.

The Australian Open 2025 is heading towards its final stages as players are all set to take court for round four action on Sunday, January 19, with their only aim being to confirm their place in the quarter-finals.